Fair View Films

Fair View Films Production company specialising in documentary films.

28/05/2026

2 DAYS TILL JO IN THE WATER SCREENING AT LIGHTHOUSE POOLE

Calling all swimmers, sailors, paddlers, environmentalists, concerned citizens, film fans!

🎥 Lighthouse Poole
🗓️ Saturday 30th May 7:30pm

Screening +Q&A with
- director Pip Piper
- Anona Dawson, Wilder Communities Officer, Dorset Wildlife Trust
- climate whistle blower and campaigner Caroline Dennett who is refusing to pay her Wessex Water bills.

Jo in the Water is a feature-length documentary made by award-winning filmmakers with a strong track record of bringing powerful stories to our cinema screens. It is not just about water pollution; it is about connection—to nature, to our own sense of place, and to our responsibility for the world around us.

Featuring Jo Bateman, The Jeremy Vine, Jim Murray MBE and Chris Packham.

“As someone deeply entrenched in the fight to save our waters from pollution I’m delighted to be part of this important documentary. Jo Bateman’s story is an inspirational one and she’s a fantastic example to the younger generation who will need to battle hard for their waters. This film is a joyful celebration of grassroots activism.”
Jim Murray MBE, actor & activist angler.

Celebrate the end of half-term! Book tickets via link:
https://www.lighthousepoole.co.uk/event/jo-in-the-water-cert-12a/

Surfers Against Sewage River Action UK

11/05/2026

48 HOURS TILL JO IN THE WATER SCREENING AT LIGHTHOUSE CINEMA, NEWQUAY

“What we are saying to government is… we are watching you!”

Come watch the film that everyone is talking about and make your voices heard.

WEDNESDAY 13th MAY 2026, 7pm

WTW Lighthouse Cinema, Newquay

Screening in partnership with Clean Sea Newquay & Q&A featuring:

👉 Jo Bee

👉 director Pip Piper

👉 Multiple national champion surfer Beth Leighfield

👉 And one of the team from Leigh Day

👉 Hosted by Coco Bond, Film Kernow

In the wake of Channel 4’s recent hard-hitting docu-drama which has left many people both angry and frustrated, Jo in the Water picks up the baton from Dirty Business and seeks out joy and inspiration amongst the many amazing individuals fighting to make a difference.

Jo in the Water follows a passionate sea swimmer turned reluctant activist, Exmouth-based Jo Bateman, as she takes on one of the UK’s biggest water companies in a David-and-Goliath battle to protect our waters from devastating sewage pollution.

“Jo inspires people… they realise that together we have a greater strength. In a shoal like this we become mighty.”
Chris Packham, Wildlife TV presenter & conservationist

Be part of the shoal- book tickets via link:
https://wtwcinemas.co.uk/film/jo-in-the-water-plus-qa/?screen=newquay

Surfers Against Sewage River Action UK

COMING TO A CINEMA NEAR YOUUpdated tour dates for Jo In The Water; please come and be part of this important conversatio...
10/05/2026

COMING TO A CINEMA NEAR YOU

Updated tour dates for Jo In The Water; please come and be part of this important conversation.

On the near horizon:

🎥 Tues 12th May- Merlin Cinema New Carlton Cinema Okehampton

🎥 Weds 13th May- WTW Cinema Lighthouse Cinema in partnership with Clean Sea Newquay, champion surfer Beth Leighfield and Coco Bond, Film Kernow

🎥 Thurs 14th May- Phoenix Cinema Oxford Q&A with Ash Smith Windrush Against Sewage Pollution, Chris Hines and Julie Maughan, mother of Heather Preen

🎥 Sat 16th May- King’s Cinema Kingsbridge with Anna Turns & Shelley Castle, Flete Field Lab

🎥 Sun 17th May- Pavilions Teignmouth with Friends of the River Teign & Leigh Day

🎥 Thurs 21st May- Dukes at Komedia Brighton with Ruby Moon Swims & Atlanta Cook Surfers Against Sewage- Brighton

Book tickets via link:

https://www.jointhewater.com/upcoming-screenings/

08/05/2026

JO IN THE WATER IN CORNWALL & DEVON

We are continuing to tour the south-west with some great screenings coming up.

FRIDAY 8th MAY 2026, 7.30pm- ALMOST SOLD-OUT

🎥 Merlin Savoy Cinema, Penzance

Screening +Q&A with director Pip Piper , Chris Hines , Co-founder Surfers Against Sewage & Colin Campbell, Founder Sunray Sportswear

SATURDAY 9th MAY 2026, 7.30pm

🎥 Regal Cinema, Redruth

Screening +Q&A with director Pip Piper & Rachel Yates Surfers Against Sewage - Cornwall

TUESDAY 12th MAY 2026, 7.30pm

🎥 New Carlton Cinema, Okehampton

Screening +Q&A with director Pip Piper

WEDNESDAY 13th MAY 2026, 7pm

🎥 Lighthouse Cinema, Newquay

Screening in partnership with Clean Sea Newquay & Q&A featuring:

👉 Jo Bee

👉 director Pip Piper

👉 Multiple national champion surfer Beth Leighfield

👉 And one of the team from Leigh Day

👉 Hosted by Coco Bond, Film Kernow

Book tickets for all screenings via link:
https://www.jointhewater.com/upcoming-screenings/

05/05/2026

Jo in the Water: a new documentary about one woman's fight to save our rivers, lakes and seas.

Screening + Q&A with Director Pip Piper, Atlanta Cook, Surfers Against Sewage & Jo-Anne Godden, Director Ruby Moon.

Thursday 21st May, 7pm

Jo in the Water follows a passionate sea swimmer turned reluctant activist, Exmouth-based Jo Bateman, as she takes on one of the UK’s biggest water companies in a David-and-Goliath battle to protect our waters from devastating sewage pollution.

In the wake of Channel 4’s recent hard-hitting docu-drama which has left many people both angry and frustrated, Jo in the Water picks up the baton from Dirty Business and seeks out joy and inspiration amongst the many amazing individuals fighting to make a difference.

As Jo’s courage helps ignite a growing movement, this film exposes the dire state of our water system and asks: who will stand up for our right to swim in clean natural waters, for the species and communities that rely upon them?

Jo in the Water is a feature-length documentary made by award-winning filmmakers with a strong track record of bringing powerful stories to our cinema screens. It is not just about water pollution; it is about connection—to nature, to our own sense of place, and to our responsibility for the world around us.

Featuring Jo Bateman, Jeremy Vine, Jim Murray MBE and Chris Packham.

“Jo inspires people… they realise that together we have a greater strength. In a shoal like this we become mighty.”
Chris Packham, Wildlife TV presenter & conservationist

“As someone deeply entrenched in the fight to save our waters from pollution I’m delighted to be part of this important documentary. Jo Bateman’s story is an inspirational one and she’s a fantastic example to the younger generation who will need to battle hard for their waters. This film is a joyful celebration of grassroots activism.”

Jim Murray MBE, actor & activist angler

28/04/2026

JO IN THE WATER x SALTASH STUDIOS FRIDAY 1ST MAY

Come and watch this much talked-about documentary and join the Q&A with Jo Bee and director Pip Piper.

🎥 Saltash Studios
🗓️ Friday 1st May 7:30pm

Book your tickets now via link:
https://www.tickettailor.com/events/saltashstudios/2087187

Surfers Against Sewage River Action UK

3 DAYS TILL JO IN THE WATER SCREENING AT PICTUREHOUSE GREENWICH“Do your job Keir!"Jim Murray is Deputy Chair of Trustees...
24/04/2026

3 DAYS TILL JO IN THE WATER SCREENING AT PICTUREHOUSE GREENWICH

“Do your job Keir!"

Jim Murray is Deputy Chair of Trustees at River Action UK. He spoke for us all at the March for Clean Water back in November 2024… and the message stays the same!

Erica Popplewell, Head of Engagement River Action and Zofia Page, Executive Director Friends of the River Medway are joining director Pip Piper for a Q&A after our screening to discuss how we can ALL make a difference.

Picturehouse Greenwich
Monday 27th April 8pm

Jo in the Water follows a passionate sea swimmer turned reluctant activist, Exmouth-based Jo Bateman, as she takes on one of the UK’s biggest water companies in a David-and-Goliath battle to protect our waters from devastating sewage pollution.

In the wake of Channel 4’s recent hard-hitting docu-drama which has left many people both angry and frustrated, Jo in the Water picks up the baton from Dirty Business and seeks out joy and inspiration amongst the many amazing individuals fighting to make a difference.

“Jo inspires people… they realise that together we have a greater strength. In a shoal like this we become mighty.”
Chris Packham, Wildlife TV presenter & conservationist

Come and be part of the shoal- make your voices heard!

Book tickets via link here:
https://www.picturehouses.com/movie-details/000/HO00017663/green-screen-jo-in-the-water-q-a?filter=

4 WEEKS TILL JO IN THE WATER SCREENING DUKES AT KOMEDIA, BRIGHTONCalling all Brighton & Hove swimmers, surfers, kayakers...
23/04/2026

4 WEEKS TILL JO IN THE WATER SCREENING DUKES AT KOMEDIA, BRIGHTON

Calling all Brighton & Hove swimmers, surfers, kayakers, campaigners, nature & film lovers…

We’re teaming up with Surfers Against Sewage and Ruby Moon for a special screening +Q&A

Duke's at Komedia Brighton
Thursday 21st May 7pm

Q&A with director Pip Piper, Atlanta Cook, Surfers Against Sewage & Jo Godden, Director RubyMoon

In the wake of Channel 4’s recent hard-hitting docu-drama which has left many people both angry and frustrated, Jo in the Water picks up the baton from Dirty Business and seeks out joy and inspiration amongst the many amazing individuals fighting to make a difference.

“Jo inspires people… they realise that together we have a greater strength. In a shoal like this we become mighty.”
Chris Packham, Wildlife TV presenter & conservationist

Come and be part of the shoal- make your voices heard!

Book tickets via link:
https://www.picturehouses.com/movie-details/000/HO00017663/green-screen-jo-in-the-water-q-a?filter=

21/04/2026

LOW TICKET ALERT: 7 DAYS TILL JO IN THE WATER COMES TO ARC WI******ER. DON’T MISS OUT!

"The river also has rights..."

Explore how campaigners are battling to protect the rights of rivers in Hampshire.

Screening +Q&A with Director Pip Piper, actor & activist angler Jim Murray MBE and Martin De Retuerto, Director of Nature Recovery at & Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust

Tuesday 28th April, 7:30pm, the ARC Wi******er

In the wake of Channel 4’s recent hard-hitting docu-drama which has left many people both angry and frustrated, Jo in the Water picks up the baton from Dirty Business and seeks out joy and inspiration amongst the many amazing individuals fighting to make a difference.

The plight of our local chalk streams has become a very high-profile issue, both locally and nationally. Hampshire-based Jim Murray has set up Project White Hart with the aim of halting the imminent extinction of the irreplaceable English chalk stream wild Atlantic salmon and put them on a path to sustainable, long-term recovery.

“As someone deeply entrenched in the fight to save our waters from pollution I’m delighted to be part of this important documentary. Jo Bateman’s story is an inspirational one and she’s a fantastic example to the younger generation who will need to battle hard for their waters. This film is a joyful celebration of grassroots activism.”
Jim Murray MBE, actor & activist angler.

BOOK TICKETS VIA LINK:
https://www.arcwinchester.org.uk/event/jo-water-fight-save-our-rivers-lakes-and-seas

JO IN THE WATER TEAMING UP WITH CLEANER COASTLINES AT PLAZA WESTON SUPER MAREWe’re delighted that Debbie Apted, Communit...
20/04/2026

JO IN THE WATER TEAMING UP WITH CLEANER COASTLINES AT PLAZA WESTON SUPER MARE

We’re delighted that Debbie Apted, Community Lead Plastic-free WsM/ Cleaner Coastline Campaign is joining director Pip Piper and Jo Bateman for the Q&A after our screening at the Cinema Weston Super Mare.

Screening +Q&A with Jo Bee, Director Pip Piper and Debbie Apted, Plastic-free WSM.

Thursday 30th April, 7:30pm: Plaza Weston Super Mare

Jo inspires people… they realise that together we have a greater strength. In a shoal like this we become mighty.”
Chris Packham, Wildlife TV presenter & conservationist

“As someone deeply entrenched in the fight to save our waters from pollution I’m delighted to be part of this important documentary. Jo Bateman’s story is an inspirational one and she’s a fantastic example to the younger generation who will need to battle hard for their waters. This film is a joyful celebration of grassroots activism.”
Jim Murray MBE, actor & activist angler.

Book tickets via link:
https://wsm.merlincinemas.co.uk/film/108002-jo-in-the-water-with-qa

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